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Dec 31, 2019

FIS Q4 2019 Earnings Report

FIS reported Q4 and full-year 2019 results, showing revenue growth driven by the Worldpay acquisition and increased synergy targets for 2020 and beyond.

Key Takeaways

FIS reported a 54% increase in revenue for Q4 2019, reaching $3,341 million, primarily due to the acquisition of Worldpay. The company's adjusted EBITDA margin expanded by 470 basis points to 44.6%, and adjusted net earnings amounted to $977 million, or $1.57 per diluted share.

Revenue increased 54% to $3,341 million, driven by the Worldpay acquisition.

Organic revenue growth was 7% over the prior year period.

Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 470 bps to 44.6%.

Adjusted net earnings was $977 million or $1.57 per diluted share.

Total Revenue
$3.34B
Previous year: $2.17B
+54.2%
EPS
$1.57
Previous year: $1.6
-1.9%
Adjusted EBITDA Margin
44.6%
Previous year: 39.9%
+11.8%
Organic Revenue Growth
7%
Gross Profit
$1.36B
Previous year: $790M
+71.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.15B
Previous year: $703M
+63.9%
Free Cash Flow
$812M
Previous year: $693M
+17.2%
Total Assets
$83.8B
Previous year: $23.8B
+252.6%

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FIS Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

FIS provided its first quarter and full-year 2020 guidance.

Positive Outlook

  • Revenue: $3,180 - $3,210 million (Q1 2020), $13,550 - $13,675 million (FY 2020)
  • Adjusted EPS: $1.30 - $1.34 (Q1 2020), $6.17 - $6.35 (FY 2020)

Challenges Ahead

  • Diluted EPS: $(0.15) - $0.00 (Q1 2020), $0.50 - $1.30 (FY 2020)

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income